05-16-2019 (Public Arts Advisory) Minutes '® Public Arts Advisory Board
CITY OF
WYLIE
Minutes
Regular Called Meeting
May 16, 2019 — 6:00 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex
City Council Chambers/Conference Room
300 Country Club Road, Bldg. 100
CALL TO ORDER
The Public Arts Advisory Board meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Vice Chair Nancy Peirce.
Members present included: Minerva Bediako, Anita Jones, and Ross Grant. Board members Michael
Schwerin, Lily Courtney, and Marjorie Bennett were absent.
Staff present included Public Arts Coordinator Carole Ehrlich.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
• Discussion regarding the Animal Shelter Public Art Project Dedication. (C.
Ehrlich, Public Arts Coordinator)
Staff/Board Comments
Ehrlich reported that the art dedication is scheduled for June 1, 2019 at 9:30 am at the Animal
Shelter near the sculptures. Ehrlich explained that the Community Band would be playing prior to
the beginning of the event. Many posts have been made on Facebook and on the website inviting
those that have adopted from the shelter to bring their furry friend to the event for a reunion. Also
planned was Pet Supplies Plus to hand out treats to the animals in attendance.
Ehrlich reported the plaque and landscaping was complete and ready for the event. She asked
members to be at the event at 9:00 am on Saturday morning.
• Committee report regarding fundraiser options for the 2019 Wylie Arts Festival.
(C. Ehrlich, Public Arts Coordinator)
Staff/Board Comments
Committee members were not in attendance. The item was tabled to the next meeting.
• Update regarding the Bluegrass on Ballard Event, set for June 29, 2019.
Board Comments
Public Arts Coordinator Ehrlich reported there were currently 68 vendor and 12 food applications
accepted. She noted she would anticipate over one hundred by the event date. A scheduled was
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presented and board members volunteered for hours. Ehrlich asked that all members be present
from 6:30 am to about 11:00 am to assist vendors setting up. She also reported that the ROTC
group would be back this year to assist the vendors. 111
Final plans will be made at the June board meeting.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consider, and act upon, approval of the minutes from the April 18, 2019 Public Arts
Advisory Board Regular Meeting. (C. Ehrlich, Public Art Coordinator)
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Jones, seconded by board member Bediako to approve
the April 18, 2019 Public Arts Advisory Board minutes. A vote was taken and the motion passed
4-0, with board members Schwerin, Courtney, and Bennett absent.
2. Consider and act upon, approval of a plaque for the Animal Shelter Public Art
Project. (C. Ehrlich, Public Arts Coordinator)
Board Discussion
Ehrlich explained the plaque, constructed of steel to be uniform with the aluminum used for the
sculpture was approved at the April 18, 2019 board meeting. It was approved for an estimated cost
not to exceed $400. When staff contacted the company the final cost including shipped was
$602.00. Staff is requesting approval of the additional cost. Ehrlich noted a steel plaque had not
been ordered since 2010 and the cost had risen.
Board Action
A motion was made by board member Jones, seconded by board member Grant to approve the
additional cost of $202 for the Animal Shelter Public Art Plaque. A vote was taken and the
motion passed 4-0, with board members Schwerin, Courtney, and Bennett absent.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by board member Bediako, seconded by board member Jones to adjourn
the meeting at 6:18 p.m. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-0, with board members
Schwerin, Courtney, and Bennett absent.
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Michael Schweri , Chair
Carole Ehrlich, Secretary